Snips and Snails and Coyote Pup Tails

22 Apr 2010 1 Comment

by yipps:janetkessler in coyote scat, indirect signs of coyote presence

Lots goes into defining a coyote. Here is some “stuff” relevant to coyotes in our parks — sort of. Well, especially the tail in a field! Of course there are the footprints after a rain storm and there is scat. I like the flowers and moons which thrill me as much as the coyotes do — they are part of the coyote’s environment! I have found a number of dead moles — I’m wondering if these are always discarded by coyotes. I continue to see raccoon prints — always in the same locations, so I think adult raccoons can hold their own against coyotes. And yes, coyotes eat snails!!!

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Barb
Jan 05, 2012 @ 04:46:01

And they help keep the rat population in check. Great info.

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